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How to get fromSan Diego to Saffordby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Safford by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Thatcherbus bus
    6h 4m
    $136–395

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Thatcherbus bus Greyhound US1030s
    13h 36m
    $90–190

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tucson to Willcox TA Travel Centerbus bus Cbx
    4. Take the taxi from Willcox TA Travel Center to Saffordtaxi taxi
    16h 42m
    $361–626

  4. Drive 503.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Saffordcar car 503.7 mi
    8h 59m
    $92–133

  5. Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Phoenixbus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Thatcherbus bus
    26h 21m
    $120–194

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar151Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 469.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Safford, AZ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Safford via El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, Phoenix Bus Station, and Thatcher in around 13h 36m.

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